Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Ground Strap: All Technical Service Bulletins
Audio System - AM Band Static Noise While Driving (AWD)
TSB 05-18-16
09/22/05
AM RADIO STATIC WHEN DRIVING
FORD:
2005-2006 Five Hundred, Freestyle
MERCURY:
2005-2006 Montego
ISSUE
Some 2005-2006 Five Hundred, Freestyle, and Montego vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD), may exhibit AM radio reception static only
while the vehicle is moving.
ACTION
If the AM radio static starts (is present) as the vehicle begins to move and stops (no longer present) with vehicle stationary, order and install a redundant
ground cable and new bolt. Attach the ground cable between the vehicle chassis and the AWD electric pump motor. Refer to the following Service
Procedure. For static concerns on FM or when vehicle is not moving, proceed with normal diagnostics.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO ENLARGE ONE (1) OF THE GROUND CABLE'S EYELETS USING A 3/8" (9.5 MM) DRILL BIT. THIS IS
NECESSARY TO ALLOW CLEARANCE FOR THE SOUND SHIELD BRACKET BOLT DESCRIBED IN STEP 3.
1.
Attach one end of redundant ground cable to rear differential unit (RDU) feeder pump filter cover at "upper bolt" (Figure 1). Discard existing bolt
and install new bolt with washer. Torque to 50.5 lb-in (5.7 N.m).
